Joined January 2018
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19 (Gibraltar 1779-1783) Battery RA retweeted
Happy St Barbara’s Day to my Gunner family. @19_Bty @thetargetround @rhqra ‘Ubique’ buy Rudyard Kipling. (Thread)…
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Ex URBAN STRIKE - The Battery deployed on a successful exercise to refine it’s tactical skill set in rural and urban environments. #TheFighting19 #RollingInTheDeep #DivisionalDeep
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Today we said goodbye to SSgt John Pye after 24 years of service. He deployed on many operations across the world including Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. Those who knew you will miss your “whatever”! Good luck for your next chapter in life!
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Today we say goodbye to WO2 (BSM) Matthews and wish him all the best in his new appointment as RSM 1RHA! WO2 (BSM) Forbes has taken over as BSM 19 (Gibraltar 1779-1783) Battery.
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Congratulations to our newly promoted Lance Bombardiers! LBdr Sims, LBdr Knight and LBdr Sinclair keep up the good work!
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19 (Gibraltar 1779-1783) Battery RA retweeted
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Absolutely thrilled that I’ve been selected to command @19_Bty in @26Regiment_RA next year. Very much looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead with the West Midlands Gunners and particularly with the most senior battery in the RA 😁 #DivisionalDeep #RollingInTheDeep
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The Owen’s Cane, established in the 1970s, is awarded annually to the most promising soldier. The 2020 recipient Gnr Knight received it for his inspirational commitment to self improvement.
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Congratulations to SSgt Naulamatua, Bdr Parkinson, and Gnr Knight. Today they were awarded a commendation from CO 32 Regiment for their hard work on Op RESCRIPT.
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Soldiers from 19 Bty have been conducting testing for Covid-19 in the West Midlands. Watch the video to find out what helping in their hometown means to the soldiers.
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19 (Gibraltar 1779-1783) Bty BC, Major J Mallett RA would like to wish all past and present members of the oldest Bty in the Royal Regiment a Happy Bty Birthday. On top of this, the BC is proud to announce the promotions of Gnr's Raratabu, Keogh Laws, Henry and Thompson to LBdr.
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19 (Gibraltar 1779-1783) Battery RA retweeted
What does the red poppy mean to you? This worldwide symbol of #Remembrance has been lost in translation over the years. Today, we're separating the facts of the fiction. Please RT to help us protect the real meaning of the red poppy.
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Following Ex CONGREVE SPEAR Gnr Tudor deployed to Cyprus to complete his parachute foundation course. After thoroughly enjoying this course he will be applying for his intermediate course. #workhardplayhard
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19 (Gibraltar 1779-1783) Battery RA retweeted
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19 (Gibraltar 1779-1783) Battery RA retweeted
Personnel from @26Regiment_RA have been getting to grips with a different set of weapons after taking on a new role as the British Army's Divisional Fires Regiment💪 During Exercise Congreve Spear on Salisbury Plain, troops tested the Multiple Launch Rocket System💥
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More photos from Ex CONGREVE SPEAR, 26 Regt RA's regimental exercise on Salisbury Plain. #gibrocks #divdeep #26regtra
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More photos from Ex CONGREVE SPEAR, 26 Regt RA's regimental exercise on Salisbury Plain. #gibrocks #divdeep #26regtra
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During the first week of the regimental exercise, 19 Bty have been conducting various lessons in contact drills in AFV, BCDT, GPS dential, movement formations, self vehicle recovery amongst others. This is all in prep to move into the BC phase of the 4 week exercise. #gibrocks
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Final checks have been conducted today prior to the Bty deploying on Ex CONGRIEVE SPEAR on Monday. Ex CS is our first regimental exercise since 26 Regt RA rerolled and rebased. #divfires #26regtra #gibrocks #oldestbty
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Our Battery Commander, Major Punter served his last day in 19 (Gibraltar 1779-1783) Battery. As a surprise, the Officers and Seniors organised a skydive for him as a thank you for all he has done for the Bty. #skydive #gibrocks #ourleader @26Regiment_RA
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3 members of 19 Bty represented the Regiment in the Gunner 9s Rugby League tournament. 26 Regt RA finished 3rd overall after being unlucky to miss out on the final on points difference after finishing joint 2nd after the round robin stage. #gibrocks #armyrugby #rugbyleague
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